Each year, AIA Kansas hosts a gathering place for multidisciplinary discourse and discovery, bringing together thought leaders in architecture and design from around the region and beyond to learn and explore together. This year’s conference will offer a diverse range of continuing education sessions and programming on the issues and opportunities that position architects and allied professionals to improve communities through design work. Notable sessions highlighting community engagement and celebrating community-focused design will feature upcoming 2019 President of the Institute, Bill Bates, FAIA; Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA; and a continuing education session track specifically focused on community engagement, leadership and design.

We invite all architects, allied professionals, community leaders, business community members, and policymakers to join us in a diverse mix of educational programs, workshops, and networking events.

Come strengthen and grow your community by connecting with professionals and leaders from all disciplines. We hope you will join us!

ANNE MARIE DECKER, FAIA

DAVID HOFFMAN, FAIA NCARB

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP | 4 LU's

Architects are positioned to act as both stewards and change makers in our communities. Our work influences the change that transforms the built environment and the policies that shape its development. As architects, we step into roles of facilitator, spokesperson, agent for change, and visionary for the communities we serve.

We would like to extend an invitation to community leaders and policymakers to join the architectural and design community and explore ideas, successful case study examples and learn about resources available to craft a community focused design process. Learn about techniques for developing a collaborative work model to address community challenges and understand how the architectural community can support and facilitate the process.

Strengthen and grow your community by connecting with professionals and leaders from a range of disciplines, experience, and expertise. We hope you will join us!